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The Encinitan Hotel & Suites

3.0 star property
Hotel with outdoor pool, near Moonlight State Beach

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Welcome to The Encinitan Hotel & Suites, where the beauty of Moonlight State Beach meets modern comfort. Soak up the sun by the pool with loungers and umbrellas or rejuvenate in the spa tub. With free continental breakfast, laundry facilities, and a business center, this hotel offers convenience and relaxation.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Laundry facilities
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (12)

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Near the beach
  • Outdoor pool
  • Hot tub
  • Conference center
  • Business center
  • Terrace
  • Air conditioning
  • Computer station
  • Vending machine
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Meeting room

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Premium TV channels
  • Terrace
  • Laundry facilities
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
The current price is $121
$148 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 9 - Dec 10

Room options

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View all photos for The Enci King Kitchenette (Park View)

Pillowtop beds, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

The Enci King Kitchenette (Park View)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Flat-screen TV
  • 51 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for The Enci King Suite with Kitchenette (Sofa Bed) (Park View)

The Enci King Suite with Kitchenette (Sofa Bed) (Park View) | Pillowtop beds, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

The Enci King Suite with Kitchenette (Sofa Bed) (Park View)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(21 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Flat-screen TV
  • 60 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for The Enci King (Park View)

Pillowtop beds, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

The Enci King (Park View)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(50 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2020
Pillowtop bed
  • 42 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for The Enci Double Queen (Sofa Bed) (Park View)

Pillowtop beds, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

The Enci Double Queen (Sofa Bed) (Park View)

7.8 out of 10
Good
(34 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2020
Sofa bed - double
  • 51 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for The Enci Double Queen Suite with Kitchenette (Sofa Bed) (Park View)

Pillowtop beds, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

The Enci Double Queen Suite with Kitchenette (Sofa Bed) (Park View)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Flat-screen TV
  • 60 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Handi Enci Double Queen Suite with Kitchenette (Sofa Bed) (Park View)

Pillowtop beds, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Handi Enci Double Queen Suite with Kitchenette (Sofa Bed) (Park View)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Flat-screen TV
  • 60 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Shore Thing Double Queen (Sofa Bed) (Ocean View)

Pillowtop beds, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Shore Thing Double Queen (Sofa Bed) (Ocean View)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(20 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2020
Sofa bed - double
  • 51 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Shore Thing King (Ocean View)

Pillowtop beds, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Shore Thing King (Ocean View)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2020
Pillowtop bed
  • 42 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Shore Thing King Kitchenette (Ocean View)

Pillowtop beds, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Shore Thing King Kitchenette (Ocean View)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Flat-screen TV
  • 51 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Swamis Peak Suite (Ocean View)

Swamis Peak Suite (Ocean View) | Pillowtop beds, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Swamis Peak Suite (Ocean View)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2020
Pillowtop bed
  • 42 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
85 Encinitas Boulevard, Encinitas, CA, 92024-3625

What's nearby

  • Encinitas Surfboards - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Moonlight State Beach - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
  • San Diego Botanic Garden - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Self Realization Fellowship - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Self Realization Fellowship Hermitage & Meditation Gardens - 17 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar) - 18 min drive
  • San Diego, CA (MYF-Montgomery Field) - 32 min drive
  • San Diego, CA (SEE-Gillespie Field) - 32 min drive
  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 38 min drive
  • Solana Beach Station - 13 min drive
  • Carlsbad Poinsettia Station - 15 min drive
  • San Diego Coaster Sorrento Valley Station - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪In-N-Out Burger - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Puntamar - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Better Buzz Coffee - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Leucadia Pizzeria & Italian Restaurant - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Herb & Sea - ‬9 min walk

About this property

The Encinitan Hotel & Suites

When you stay at The Encinitan Hotel & Suites, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of LEGOLAND® California and Del Mar Racetrack. Guests can get a morning swim in at the outdoor pool, and the hot tub makes for a relaxing end to the day. This Mediterranean hotel is also within a short drive of Del Mar Beach. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff and location.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 96 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
    • Express check-out available
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 21
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - midnight
    • Front desk staffed during limited hours
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 21
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • Free secured, covered onsite self parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking on site
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast each morning 7:30 AM–9:30 AM

Traveling with children

  • Fence around the pool

What to do

  • Beach nearby

Working away

  • Business center
  • Meeting room
  • Computer station
  • Conference center

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Concierge services
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Facilities

  • Built in 1984
  • Terrace
  • An outdoor pool
  • Hot tub
  • Banquet hall
  • Mediterranean architecture

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 3 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Closed captioned TV
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Stair-free path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV
  • Premium digital channels
  • Streaming services

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning and heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Alarm clock
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Balcony
  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Free local calls
  • Desk chair

More

  • Housekeeping on request

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • Destination fee: USD 15 per accommodation, per night

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Pool access available from 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM

Policies

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, Carte Blanche

Also known as

Best Western Encinitas Inn Moonlight Beach
Best Western Inn Moonlight Beach
Best Western Encinitas Moonlight Beach
Best Western Moonlight Beach
Best Western Encinitas Inn And Suites At Moonlight Beach

Frequently asked questions

Is there a pool at The Encinitan Hotel & Suites?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool. Guests have pool access from 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM.

Are pets allowed at The Encinitan Hotel & Suites?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at The Encinitan Hotel & Suites?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Encinitan Hotel & Suites?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11 AM. Express check-out is available.

Is there an onsite casino at The Encinitan Hotel & Suites?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Ocean's Eleven Casino (15-min drive) is nearby.

What is there to do at The Encinitan Hotel & Suites and nearby?

The Encinitan Hotel & Suites has an outdoor pool and a hot tub.

Does The Encinitan Hotel & Suites have any outdoor private spaces?

Yes, every room features a balcony.

What's the area around The Encinitan Hotel & Suites like?

The Encinitan Hotel & Suites is a short 9-minute walk from Moonlight State Beach and 14 minutes' walk from San Diego Botanic Garden. The local area is walkable and popular for its beaches.

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Reviews

The Encinitan Hotel & Suites Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.2

Cleanliness

7.6

Amenities

8.4

Staff & service

7.8

Eco-friendliness

7.6

Property conditions & facilities

What guests liked

  • The property is very walkable to the beach, with many guests enjoying the short stroll to Moonlight Beach and other local spots. (52 reviews)
  • The pool and hot tub were well-heated and enjoyed by guests, especially the kids. (28 reviews)
  • The pool and hot tub were very well maintained and a great feature for relaxation. (10 reviews)
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Popular mentions

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Location
Breakfast
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Beach
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Balcony
Bathroom
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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Staff and hotel was excellent
Amy, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Classic hotel, aging on the outside but rooms are updated and nice.
Paul, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Check in was great!!! Got to check in early. Gave us a late check out. Beautiful view of the ocean from our balcony.
Donna, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Room was big and clean. Staff was friendly. Not too far from the beach.
Carolyn, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay
Marisol, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great breakfast choices, friendly staff, great location and value, but the hotel is showing signs of age and the restaurant in front is abandoned.
Stephen, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very clean, great location, very comfortable accommodations
Matthew, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Very spacious large room. Really like no carpet floor. Water pressure in shower could have been better.
JEFF, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Could use improvement - staff, room cleanliness, room supplies, brakfast food
Claire, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Love this hotel. Perfect location, kind staff
jennifer, 6-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location
Irving, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The hot tub could of been a little cleaner but otherwise everything was beyond perfect.
Heather, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Easy check-in, nice view, close to the ocean and restaurants.
Monica, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

They had a fitness area, pool with jacuzzi, and offered breakfast!
Living room/Kitchen
Kitchen
Patio View
Ashley, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The place was very nice this hotel is one of my favorite to stay.
Jaqueline, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

The room was nice & clean & the balcony had a beautiful view of the city & the coastline! It was the first time we had ants in the bathtub when we first got into the room. Wasn’t a terrible issue but that was a first. I do wish there was a little more breakfast options. We traveled with 3 kids under 7 & it would have been nice to have more options for them
Danaca, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

A nice quiet comfortable well kept place to stay

A nice quiet clean place to stay with a decent breakfast and nice staff. They kept the room tip top. Perfect location. The building needs remodeling due to age, but everything works. The views of the park and ocean are excellent.
Stephen, 4-night trip

6/10 Good

Not actually the clean room, just average.
Daria, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great location / family friendly
Alissa, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Would stay here again.
Melissa, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Good food clean pools and clean room friendly workers
Richard, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Good location. Kitchenette was helpful
Rhett, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

Pictures show a walk in shower. Shower-tub combo is what we got and Hotel refused to switch our room to accommodate. We even requested in a message online before our trip that we wanted the walk in shower. My wife is older and has a hard time with slippery tub showers. Also, they don’t stock any pool towel at night.Breakfast was not too great. I don’t even know where they got the eggs from but they looked sad and the sausage was barely cooked.
Edward, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Gorgeous family getaway

Amazing, budget-friendly, family-friendly, cozy and calm away from home. Breakfast was better than a traditional continental one. Dining area was conveniently located next to the pool. Very clean in all public areas. Convenient to downtown, public transportation, and beach. View was amazing from the balcony!!
Margie, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

We liked the room was very clean, we could walk to downtown Encinitas (the driveway hill is pretty steep) The proximity to the interstate is good. Could be an excellent hotel with A LOT of TLC.
Eugene, 26-night trip